Monthly Archives: February 2015

SINGAPORE, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smarts study which shows where outbound Asian travelers are spending their Chinese New Year. The study looked at data from thousands of customers who booked… Read the full press release

WASHINGTON, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the impasse over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “We urge leaders in both chambers of Congress to quickly arrive at a consensus that ensures DHS remains open and fully funded. “The travel sector of… Read the full press release

Travelport becomes the first to be able to offer Bidvest Car Rental content to its travel agency customers Johannesburg, South Africa, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry has today announced a new long… Read the full press release

Helsinki, Finland, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — At the end of February, WOASE 2015, Winter Operations and Airside Safety, conference attracted almost 150 participants from over ten countries. The conference gathered together airport winter experts and other experts in the industry to exchange information and learn from each other. The snow-how, winter expertise, of Finavia’s… Read the full press release

Helsinki, Finland, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport has paid special attention to the needs of its youngest passengers. There are well-equipped play areas with activities for both younger and older children. The play areas are at gates 16, 20, 30, and 38. The children’s room near Gate 31 is complete with a microwave… Read the full press release

Helsinki, Finland, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia Corporation’s investment in the expansion of Ivalo Airport is approaching completion. The new terminal section will be opened to travellers during spring. The active operations of local tourism operators have been a significant factor in the development of air traffic and airports in Finland. The number of… Read the full press release

Bethesda, Md., 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Carl Berquist, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2015 Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference, to be held on Tuesday, March 3. Mr. Berquist’s presentation will be at approximately 9:15 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be webcast live. To access… Read the full press release

US journal Air Transport World recognizes the Group’s ground-breaking role in the area of climate and environmental awareness for the second time COLOGNE, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Conducting its business in a sustainable and responsible manner is firmly embedded in the Lufthansa Group’s strategic principles. And its efforts have been recognized: US journal… Read the full press release

Waterfront Hotel Provides Instant Access to Dining, Entertainment and Shopping in the Heart of the Nation’s Birthplace PHILADELPHIA and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, a 348-room hotel located in downtown Philadelphia. “Hilton continues to grow in the City of Brotherly Love… Read the full press release

LONDON, 2015-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a public consultation, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed it is committed to exploring options for the way it currently provides medical services to the aviation industry. One of the options could see the outsourcing of its AeroMedical Centre to a suitable private sector provider…. Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports today announces that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 20.7% in January 2015. A total of 1,887,631passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport during the month, compared with 1,564,266 in January 2014. There were 14,128 aircraft movements in January 2015,… Read the full press release

Reading, UK, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Alok Sharma, the Member of Parliament for Reading West, has welcomed progress made by First Great Western (FGW) to increase Standard capacity by reducing the number of First Class carriages on trains running through Reading. FGW has pledged to reduce the number of First Class carriages on… Read the full press release

Hotels See Decline in Group Pace but RevPAR Performance Remains Strong NEW YORK, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels in major North American markets continued to maintain positive growth in rate across all travel segments according to data from the February 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Overall, average daily rate (ADR) growth continues… Read the full press release

Cedar Rapids, IA, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It might come as a surprise to many, but The Eastern Iowa Airport is one of the largest farms in Linn County. The airport farmland, leased and farmed by five local farmers, has over 2,000 acres in corn and soybean production. The land is also located at the… Read the full press release

MALDIVES, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Kihavah Villas is overjoyed to be voted Top Employer of 2014 in Maldives as per a recent poll conducted by Job-Maldives.com, one of the most popular online career portals in the Maldives. Announcing the results, the website clarifies, “Anantara Kihavah Villas emerged as the strongest contender in… Read the full press release

Moscow, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its two new full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 (registration number RA-89046 and RA-89047) produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA). Both planes have been named in honour of Soviet pilots, veterans of the World War II. RA-89046 has been named after Dmitry Glinka, a twice hero of the Soviet Union; RA-89047 — in honour of Alexander… Read the full press release

SAN DIEGO, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today officially marking the opening of Airspace Lounge, the first and only common-use lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Located post-security in corridor between Terminal 2 East and Terminal 2 West, the lounge offers panoramic views of the airfield, comfortable seating areas,… Read the full press release

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Over seventy flying phobics will take to the skies this weekend from Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport as easyJet’s Fearless Flyer programme comes to the city for the first time. “We’ve been amazed at the take up from Merseyside and North Wales” says Mark Wein the course Director…. Read the full press release

Comunidad de Madrid and Madrid City Hall confirm the event as one of the biggest milestones for Spain’s Travel & Tourism sector in 2015. LONDON, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — José Manuel Barroso will speak at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 15th annual Global Summit in Madrid, 15-16 April 2015. At a… Read the full press release

South Yorkshire, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers from Yorkshire will be able to fly to the Slovakian city Kosice three months earlier than anticipated following an announcement from Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, that, reflecting customer demand, it will open its base in Kosice, Slovakia on 5… Read the full press release

NetJets is leading the private aviation industry in helping to transform and modernize the U.S. air transportation system, improve safety and create new efficiencies in partnership with the FAA. Columbus, OH, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Aviation, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today that it has signed… Read the full press release

Ohrid, Macedonia, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Networking and cooperation emerged as a welcome new theme among a previously fragmented group of destinations, government bodies, donor agencies and stakeholders in the Western Balkans. Chris Doyle, ATTA’s Executive Director for Europe, and Gergana Nikolova, ATTA’s Development Lead in Europe, were in Macedonia in mid-February to… Read the full press release

Hotels Awarded for Innovation in Digital, Social and Mobile Marketing to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The eMarketer of the Year Award, presented by TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based revenue-generating solutions for the hospitality industry, together with Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) have announced… Read the full press release

Washington, DC, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC welcomes Tony Dixon as Director of Events. A native of Pittston, Pennsylvania, Dixon’s exposure to weddings and events as a child influenced his decision to work in the hospitality industry. He started his career working for casinos and night clubs in Atlantic City… Read the full press release

Special Menu created by JAL Corporate Chef Uchiyama to be expanded onto flights from Chicago and Los Angeles to Japan TOKYO, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been introducing high quality inflight meals on North America, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia routes under the meal service concept of “JAL BEDD SKY AUBERGE,” your… Read the full press release

DUBAI. U.A.E., 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Centre of Aviation & Security Studies (CASS), the academic arm of Emirates Group Security and the Arab Air Carriers Organisation Regional Training Centre (AACO RTC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend two University Diploma programmes to the members of the Arab Air Carriers… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the appointment of John Friel as its new General Manager in South Africa. Based at the airline’s offices in Johannesburg, John is responsible for leading Etihad Airways’ commercial operations in South Africa as it… Read the full press release